Jay Kline

9.4

Let’s get one thing clear right away: this was more about checking in on the early days of a wine that has a history of lasting for decades. Having that out of the way, it’s fun to check in on great wines in their youth, when you get the opportunity. Splash decanted sometime before service, no formal notes. The 2016 “Unico” is already showing its quality with abundant, beautifully ripened fruit and effortless elegance. That being said, having some experience with properly aged Unico, the better days (to my palate) are well ahead. Drink now if you have multiple bottles and can’t help yourself. Give it some air at least. Otherwise, better after 2036 and through 2076, probably. — 8 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Pappas jorge b memo b jason — 3 months ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Honey and citrus, light acidity, great desert wine. — a year ago

Ted

9.3

Reminds me of a Burgundy. Real good. Grapefruit, pear and lemon. A bit oily. Used my outdoor fridge to chill. 🥶 — 3 years ago

with Jeni

Conrad Green

9.4

Dark fruit. Plum and garrigue. Quite intense still… still tight. Very good. — 4 years ago

with Paul and Ara

Roland Fleck

9.0

Haven’t tried the other years. But this is award winning for a reason. Needs a little time to breathe, great for a warm summers evening — 5 years ago

J Levenson

9.1

Upped my rating to a 9.1 based on quality to price. Give it a 30 min decant. “This wine contains 100% Tempranillo Peludo-a sub variety abandoned by many because if it’s low yield end and it’s one of the most memorable real Riojas we’ve had in quite some time.” - David Lynch, SommSelect — 6 years ago

Kate

9.5

Ordered this at an Italian restaurant. I love the piedmont region. But for some reason this Spanish wine possessed me to order. — 15 days ago

Daniel Jara

9.3

Vinazo con decanto y espera de 50 min ! Es un vino de paciencia para disfrutar! Excelente en nariz y en boca potencia , madera , tabaco . — 2 months ago

John Van Trijp

10

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 blend 1970, 1976, 1982 — 10 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Elegant natural orange wine. A bit sweet sour grapefruit Bodegas y Viñedos Verum Ulterior Naranja Albillo Real Moravia Agria 22 @3000, Arome, 240205 — 3 years ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Very nice but was out shown to me by the Real. Maybe a few yrs would help as the depth wasn’t what I expected especially on the finish. — 4 years ago

Joakim J

9.5

Täyteläinen ja tamminen, loistava pihvin kanssa — 5 years ago

with Veera

Jason Gallo-Gaffner

8.9

Very good for the price — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

When something is sooooooo good, you go back and bring in your own bottle.

This is drinking beautifully, but would be even better in 5yrs.

This started with a caramel front. After a hour decant…it’s evenly balanced fruit, florals & spice/earth. It is now elegance refined with spice and roses from my backyard.

The best version of ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, strawberries, bright cherries, pomegranate & raspberries. Dry crushed rocks-top soil, cedar shavings, tobacco, old leather, mid berry cola, hints of graphite, charcoal, just a touch of moist herbs, some clove/nutmeg, a dab of olive tapenade, tree bark puree, the most insane red & pink roses, red florals, seriously perfect acidity, balance for months, mid tension, long length and elegance that most Tempranillo doesn’t give and long sets in dry soils.

Not your average Tempranillo with the right age. It is refined.

@KobeBeef511 Tokyo

If you find yourself in Tokyo, don’t miss it! They shave fresh Wasabi. — 2 months ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

bold, powerful, and deeply colored—perfect for steak ; — 3 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Firstly feel natural. Then, pear rich high viscosity. Special. Focused native grape. Bodegas y Viñedos Verum Ulterior Parcella No 7 y 9 Albillo Real 18 @3000, Arome, 240205 — 3 years ago

great.lena

8.9

2020- perfect! — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.4

A real beauty, compared to the last one we drank, 2 years age. This was full of fresh fruit, even after 15 years. Exactly what we expect in a Ribera del Duero. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie

Jakub Kalinowski

9.6

Beautiful enticing aromatics with some dark fruit (more red than black), a bit of kirsch, wet earth, leather, tobacco leaf and a exotic spice box. Evolved yet surprisingly fresh!
Quite light on the palate yet with a lot of character & presence, aetheric and airy yet with power & precision. Brilliant energy & elegance with lively acidity and mellowed, ultra fine tannins.
This is a meditation wine - I could sit with a glass of this the whole evening!
A grand unforgettable wine! — 6 years ago